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Since the 1990s, the number of divorces for people over the age of 50 has roughly doubled, and tripled for adults 65 and older. Gray divorce is three times more likely for remarried couples than those in first marriages. Those who have been married for less than 10 years are ten times more likely to divorce than those married 40 years or more. Gray divorcees are also called “diamond or silver splitters.” Reasons for Gray Divorce Empty Nesters Syndrome For some couples, the focus has … [Read more...]

If a custodial parent wants to relocate with the kids after divorce, he or she must get permission from the co-parent and approval from the court that issued the original custody order. Sometimes relocating to another area is the right thing to do for the family. It could mean escaping a toxic relationship, getting a better job, or obtaining a better education. Child Relocation Laws in Illinois In custody-ordered arrangements in Illinois, relocation is defined as a move at such a distance … [Read more...]